“I see the moon and the moon sees me; God bless the moon and God bless me.” And YOU.
Happy 55th anniversary to the Apollo 11th mission! The Artemis program hopes to return humans to the moon again (it’s been since 1972).
One day…Mars? My fascination for our vast universe remains; my care and concern for Earth revolves around how we treat our home and one another. Viewing vastness is a constant reminder of my smallness!
The Buck Moon is the full Moon in July, and is thought to originate from Native American culture.
Specifically, ‘Buck Moon’ refers to the fact that July is the time of year when male deer – known as ‘bucks’ – begin to grow their antlers, and is the beginning of game-hunting season.https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/advice/buck-moon
Honking horns, warmhearted waves, and lively laughter crowded the highway headed south. Sunbeams followed suit. Camaraderie and coffee, lingering laughter, and abiding agreement. Soon, the air cooled, goosebumps grew, birds chirped, and pups were perplexed. From a sunset glow to dimness-cheers than tears. Complete silence. Utter awe. “Thank you, God, for your miracles.”
Pic by K.L. Hale, 4/08/24, NW AR
A perfect alignment, moon’s orbit and distance, The degree of the tilt, determined its existence.
Darkness diminished rapidly, as it eclipsed the light A few seconds to minutes, the day seemed like night.
Do you seek shelter, in a time of the unknown? Or embrace it unflinching, witnessing the miracles shown?
The pathway is riddled with shadows and light, Which way do you travel, the left or the right?
LOOK UP, witness rare, a new moon, the sun’s rays “Don’t eclipse possibilities, and stay grateful,” I pray. K.L. Hale
Light obscured by darkness. A rare event, a rare cancer, obscured definitions and explanations. Obscurity.
Miracles in-the-making. Pain to progress. Tears to laughter. Helplessness to hope.
A rare day in AR-pics by K.L. Hale–Canon PowerShot SC740 HS
Has hope been obscured by helplessness? Is life double-downed in darkness or are you standing in the light? Do you know how RARE and uniquely made YOU ARE? Do you REALLY know how loved you are?
I know a MAN WHO CAN love you when you feel unlovable, provide light in the darkness, and replace human impossibilities and obscurities with evolutionary eternity!
“For once, you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So live as people of light!” Ephesians 5:8
“Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy—the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.”-Brene Brown
God rescued me from the grave, and now my life is filled with light. Job 33:28
But if we are living in the light, as God is in the light, then we have fellowship with each other, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, cleanses us from all sin. 1 John 1:7
“Don’t turn away. Keep your gaze on the bandaged place. That’s where the light enters you.” ― Rumi
Jesus replied, “My light will shine for you just a little longer. Walk in the light while you can so the darkness will not overtake you. Those who walk in the darkness cannot see where they are going.” John 12:35
“Pointing to another world will never stop vice among us; shedding light over this world can alone help us.”-Walt Whitman
As the world keeps spinning, the opposition may orbit.
My joy is unobscured. In HIM my hope always stays. For faith and my Master turned my night into day.
Feeling over the moon I packed my bags again. Two weekend getaways in a row? How dare I think they’d only happen once in a blue moon. Shooting for the moon is a stellar goal! Two years ago I didn’t think I’d be howling at any moon, anytime soon.
Many moons ago a man walked our Earth his Father created. He was totally man, totally God. He hung the moon.
Saying “I love you to the moon and back” to family makes me think of the “over the moon” love that God has for US.
Once in a blue moon, I get disheartened. Then, love and logic lasso my heart and brain. To those who can no longer dream, promise, howl, or even love to the moon and back—I pray for you. You’re in my heart. I speak the name of the moon hanger over you.
Imagine Jesus saying, “I love you to the moon and back!” He means it! What he offers is more than the moon 🌙 What does he want? For us to love him to the moon and back with all our heart! Oh, and love others, too!
And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.
1 John 4:16
An antique desk invited me to…WRITE! Thank you Keith and Melinda for making me feel at “home”.
Tears flooded my face as we parked. Finn gave me a look—she KNEW. It was a full circle moment. Stone county was home for 15 years and this community, 11 years. This cottage will forever be home in my heart.
Karla’s Cottage, owned by my dear friends/former neighbors, is the perfect place to enjoy before another treatment. Peace and tranquility, combined with exceptionally unique decor, create a flawless faith-filled environment. Even with an achy back, low reserve, and other physical things you can’t “see”, I’m STILL on cloud nine. Dinner with friends, an upcoming good ol’ Ozarks’ shindig with bluegrass, gospel, comedy and more…laughter, love, friendship, music, …my heart is as full as the moon (without any fear of a total eclipse—let’s wait until April for that ;-).
I’ve come full circle. The road ahead will be bumpy at times. This cancer doesn’t “go away”. The bones are responding to treatment (some being stubborn) and a few pesky lymph nodes will need attention. I’m winning! A few days ago I walked my trail thinking of full circles, full moon, and the circular scan I’d soon experience for the upteenth time. “God, you not only created the planets, stars, light, darkness, oceans, animals, and us silly humans, you’ve offered us the moon. I want to lasso it for others.Thank you for bringing me full circle.” As Earth spins, some spin out of their own orbits. The miracles and magic of our world may not be felt or seen because of health, losses (loved ones, health, or finances), anxiety, depression, disease, or even imprisonment in an unbroken circle of criticism or crankiness. I’m blessed beyond the moon. I don’t know why I’m here still while others lose battles. My pain won’t be wasted. Not one second will be taken for granted. For no one is guaranteed another hour, day, or full moon.
Let’s shoot for the moon!
If you were told you only had one full moon left, what would bring you full circle? Do you know you are loved to the moon and back?
Have faith 💚
SurrealDo you see the craters?
“As I take man’s last step from the surface, back home for some time to come — but we believe not too long into the future — I’d like to just say what I believe history will record: that America’s challenge of today has forged man’s destiny of tomorrow. And, as we leave the Moon at Taurus–Littrow, we leave as we came and, God willing, as we shall return, with peace and hope for all mankind.”
Eugene Cernan-Apollo 17 commander
My peek through the limbs!
Pics by K.L. Hale-dedicated to Gary Fulz, fellow photographer and lover of nature, his JOY-filled daughter who never wastes her pain, and his precious wife and family.
One of MANY amazing notes! If you visit the Branson, MO area, check out Karla’s Cottage—Keith and Melinda will take great care of you! 💛
